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Biden Set to Mandate Vaccinations for Federal Workers With No “Opt-Out” Options
Biden will get into the details of the requirements on Thursday when he discusses other pandemic-related actions.
Democrats May Tie Disaster Relief to Raising Debt Ceiling, Putting GOP in a Bind
September is shaping up to be either a battle for the ages or a capitulation that seals the downward-spiraling deal.
Many FBI Files on 9/11 Remain Classified. Victims’ Families Want Them Released.
Families of 9/11 victims have sought release of documents about possible ties between two hijackers and Saudi Arabia.
Trump Falsely Claims Use of Mail-In Ballots Has “Rigged” California Recall Race
Trump's similar false claims about the veracity of mail-in ballots in 2020 were soundly debunked by election officials.
Exxon-Tied Manchin Is Again Holding $3.5T Bill Hostage Over Climate Proposals
The senator with deep ties to Big Oil wants to apply means testing to key economic programs like universal preschool.
House GOP Send Letter to Telecoms Warning Against Cooperating With Jan 6 Inquiry
The lawmakers said they will seek legal action against companies that comply with the January 6 committee's requests.
Greg Abbott’s Approval Rating Hits All-Time Low as COVID Rages Across Texas
Fifty percent of Texans disapprove of Gov. Greg Abbott’s job performance -- a six-point increase since June.
Largest Confederate Statue Left in the US Will Be Removed This Week in Richmond
The removal of the Robert E. Lee statue comes after one year and several lawsuits from Virginia residents opposed to it.
Ocasio-Cortez Slams Manchin for $3.5T Bill Opposition, Points Out Exxon Ties
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez panned the senator, pointing out his close ties to Exxon lobbyists.
DeSantis Appeals Judge’s Ruling Against His Ban on School Districts’ Masks Rules
The appeal by the Florida governor automatically places a stay on the ruling made by Circuit Court Judge John Cooper.